August 14, 2012 City Commission Meeting

The contract between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce for the Convention and Visitors Bureau, dated September 6, 1994, was severed, effective August 31, 2012.

A new 501(c)(6) tax-exempt corporation, named "Shawnee Tourism Inc." (or similar), was approved to operate the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Initial directors were named as City Manager Brian McDougall, Commissioner Steve Smith, and Potawatomi Chairman John Barrett.

A special meeting was set for Thursday, August 16th, at 6:30 PM, to meet with the board of directors of the newly created entity for contracting and transition arrangements.

Discussion, consideration and possible action to determine whether to renew contract with Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce for operation of a Convention and Visitors Bureau and if so discussion, consideration and possible action on amendments to the contract.

Discussion, consideration and possible action to create a new entity for operation of a convention and visitors bureau and administration of the proceeds of the hotel occupancy surcharge.

Discussion, consideration and possible action to set a special meeting to meet with board of directors or board of trustees for newly created entity for purposes of contracting for the operation of a convention and visitors bureau and arranging for transition of operations.

Adjourn.